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Jannat House

Hotel in Lamu

Offering an outdoor pool, garden and a restaurant, Jannat House is located in Lamu Old Town. It is situated a short walk away from the Waterfront and the Main Road. Free Wi-Fi access is available.

J
Jonathan
From
Rwanda
Festus, one of the staff members, was the best part of my stay here! He was super helpful with lots of suggestions of things to do and fair prices to expect for them, very welcoming and made me feel at home. The pool is refreshing during the super hot days as well. Very quiet place considering the fact that you're in Old Town which can be hectic at times.
Review score
Fabulous
147 reviews
Price from
CNY 423.84
1 night, 2 adults

LAMU HOUSE

Hotel in Lamu

Set in Lamu and with 18th Century Swahili House Museum reachable within 200 metres, LAMU HOUSE offers concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi and a bar.

A
Anonymous
From
United Kingdom
The pools were wonderful, the room and balcony, the staff were friendly.
Review score
Very good
39 reviews
Price from
CNY 906.81
1 night, 2 adults

Msafini Hotel

Hotel in Lamu

Located in Shela, 2 minutes' walk from Shela beach and a 10 minutes' boat ride from Lamu Town UNESCO Heritage Site, Msafini Hotel offers an outdoor pool and a restaurant.

A
Anonymous
From
Canada
Views, breakfast, staff.
Review score
Good
210 reviews
Price from
CNY 581.89
1 night, 2 adults

Jua House

Lamu

Situated within 500 metres of Shela Beach and 200 metres of Mnarani House in Lamu, Jua House provides accommodation with seating area. The bed and breakfast features city views and a sun terrace.

M
Margo
From
Switzerland
Lovely property that combines the traditional Swahili design features with properly proportioned comfort, such as upholstered armchairs, and luxury linens. Stunning view from the top floor which is accessible to all. Great breakfast. Slept very soundly here.
Review score
Superb
286 reviews
Price from
CNY 862.06
1 night, 2 adults

Shella White House

Lamu

Situated just 10 metres from the Lamu beachfront, Shella white house features a restaurant and a rooftop veranda with panoramic views of the Indian Ocean.

C
Craddick
From
United Kingdom
Nice, friendly host: Benson, great breakfast and perfect location
Review score
Good
146 reviews
Price from
CNY 261.85
1 night, 2 adults

Wildebeeste Lamu

Lamu

Offering a terrace and quiet street view, Wildebeeste Lamu is situated in Lamu, 300 metres from Lamu Fort and 300 metres from Gallery Baraka.

S
Serena
From
Malaysia
Unique building
Review score
Fabulous
108 reviews
Price from
CNY 107.76
1 night, 2 adults

Jannataan Hotel

Lamu

Located in Lamu, Jannataan Hotel offers 2-star accommodation with an indoor pool and a garden.

A
Anonymous
From
Kenya
The room I got at janataan was sub par and I cancelled the booking but I was transferred to Shela White House Near the beach hassle free The mango juice was awesome The service guy Safari/ safiri was ready to help plus the tall guy (name has slipped my mind) that helped with the bags when we got to Shela I had left the water bottle and the ensured it was delivered to the airport 🙂
Review score
Pleasant
50 reviews
Price from
CNY 359.19
1 night, 2 adults

Kipepeo apartment

Lamu

Featuring city views and free WiFi, Kipepeo apartment features accommodation attractively situated in Lamu, within a short distance of Lamu Museum, Lamu Fort and 18th Century Swahili House Museum.

D
Doyo
From
Kenya
The apartment is well equipped, clean and closer to the beach..Staff was friendly and supportive
Review score
Superb
8 reviews
Price from
CNY 215.51
1 night, 2 adults

Shela Bliss

Lamu

Set in Lamu, 400 metres from Manda Beach, Shela Bliss offers accommodation with a private beach area, free private parking, a terrace and a shared lounge.

M
Mukami
From
Kenya
Great host and team. Attentive to detail. Great finishing internally. Great view of the water. Comfortable beds
Review score
Superb
8 reviews
Price from
CNY 969.81
1 night, 2 adults

Roof Top House

Lamu

Roof Top House is situated in Lamu, 200 metres from Gallery Baraka, 300 metres from Lamu Museum, as well as 500 metres from 18th Century Swahili House Museum.

A
Anonymous
From
Kenya
The place is amazing good, and I was satisfied with everything from the customer service-reception. The sea view from the balcony was amazing beautiful.
Review score
Very good
5 reviews
Price from
CNY 107.76
1 night, 2 adults
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    I liked that Lamu is a small town, easy to walk about and no...

    I liked that Lamu is a small town, easy to walk about and no pollution say for donkey dung. There are many eateries with all kinds of meals, loved the seafood restaurants near the jetty. Lamu is safe for travellers and the community is very welcoming. Easy to get around either by speed boat, dhow or slow engine boats if not in a rush. The weather is warm and windy especially in the evening. People prefer to walk about and sit around the seafront at night where there is good ocean breeze before retiring for bed. Fishing is a great recreation activity which we all enjoyed while in Lamu.
    Guest review by
    Esther
    Australia
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    Lamu is a small conservative town rich in culture with very...

    Lamu is a small conservative town rich in culture with very friendly people. I like that most restaurants are at the beachfront and I can recommend a few with what they offer: 1. Forodhani Lamu- for local cuisine like pilau, biriyani etc. It was the most affordable. 2. Sailors Joint- for shawarma, pizza and sea food. I went here almost everyday for their shawarma, so so flavorful. 3. Bush Gardens Sea food restaurant- for seafood especially. Had the best fresh mango juice. 4. Rangarelli Cafe- in Shela has the best local food there 5. Gelamu- for gelato ice-cream, this is in Shela.
    Guest review by
    Salley
    Kenya
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    We were looking for privacy and relaxation as well as some...

    We were looking for privacy and relaxation as well as some outings to get to know Lamu better so our location on Manda island with private boat service to anywhere was ideal Some recommendable eating places included peponi and kijani hotels in Shela, garden restaurant on Lamu sea front We also enjoyed Lamu museum and the Flip-floppy enterprise for recycling all kinds of waste plastics
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    Anonymous
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    Lamu best place to travel people r very good but be careful...

    Lamu best place to travel people r very good but be careful with tour guide not everyone but my first tour guide was a scarmer I don’t recommend tour guide u want to go places ask people over there r friendly
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    Anonymous
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    Lamu is a mesmerizing town with a beautiful history.

    Lamu is a mesmerizing town with a beautiful history. The people are very friendly and welcoming. For instance - the town can be like a labyrinth, which makes it a bit challenging sometimes to find spots - even with Google Maps. Either people ask you if you need help or you can ask them and they show you the way - many of them even walked us to the location. This experience was so wonderful - I would definitely come back again.
    Guest review by
    Meron
    Germany
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    Great, quaint town.

    Great, quaint town. The scent of the donkey excrement is off-putting but seeing them is sublime. Being a coastal town, there are many ‘captains’. I had my transport pre-organized with my accommodation so be weary of that and potential scams, as well as the impromptu tour guides. Touch water, take a sunset sail boat ride, and visit the beach, maybe even Shela. Locals were very nice and friendly, warm welcomes. Affordable restaurants as well, Sailor’s Joint for example. I stayed at Subira House.
    Guest review by
    Daen
    Canada

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  • From CNY 49.28 per night
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    Pleasant · 11 reviews
    the owner was always attentive to help us before arrival, with relevant communications and was waiting for us at the port to get to his accommodation. He was always attentive to solve our needs and to show us how to open and close the padlock or the entrance door. Very attentive and cordial. It is worth mentioning that it is the cheapest accommodation available there. It is suitable for true travelers with few resources. For 6 euros per night you can't expect more comfort.
    Guest review by
    Luís Fernando
    France
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    Superb · 134 reviews
    It is right in the middle of Lamu old town so you are very much immeresed in it. Arnold will give you all the information you need and the best of guides in town. Do not miss the tour of Lamu! It was great! Breakfast is wonderful and I loved the rooftop
    Guest review by
    Laura
    Lithuania
  • From CNY 1,185.33 per night
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    Fabulous · 214 reviews
    Great team, beautiful building and surroundings, close to Shela beach and the village, quiet, good breakfast, yoga classes every day, great spa. Team was easy to communicate with for airport pickup etc.
    Guest review by
    Alice
    United States
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    Fabulous · 214 reviews
    Kennedy and John were fantastic. So welcoming and helpful. Best customer service I’ve experienced in Kenya.
    Guest review by
    Philip
    Malawi
  • From CNY 581.89 per night
    Review score
    Good · 210 reviews
    Close to shela beach
    Guest review by
    Sudha
    Kenya